What is the cheapest way to get from Douai to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Douai to La Rochelle is to bus via Gare Lille Europe which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Douai to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Douai to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €120 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Douai and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Douai to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Gare Rue De Tournai and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Douai and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Douai to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Douai and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Douai to La Rochelle?

The distance between Douai and La Rochelle is 673 km. The road distance is 661.3 km.

How do I travel from Douai to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Douai to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €120 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Douai to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Douai to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douai to La Rochelle bus from?

Douai to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.

Where do I catch the Douai to La Rochelle train from?

Douai to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Douai station.

Train or bus from Douai to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Douai to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Gare Lille Europe, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Douai to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Douai to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Douai to La Rochelle train arrive?

Douai to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Douai to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Douai to La Rochelle is 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Douai to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Douai to La Rochelle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Douai to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Douai to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Douai to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Douai to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 31m
€128–204
Bus via Gare Lille Europe
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 40m
€61–112
Drive 661.3 km
1. Drive from Douai to La Rochellecar 661.3 km
6h 24m
€121–175
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Douai to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 38m
€161–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arras to Parisbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
12h 52m
€71–112
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Douai to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 27m
€162–396
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 54m
€86–342

Douai to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.6 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Douai, Hauts-de-France, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Douai to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Douai to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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